No permanent nerve damage for Sox prospect Johnson

Sox prospect Micah Johnson of the Birmingham Barons dives and gloves a ball against the Tennessee Smokies. (Mark Almond/AL.com photo)

White Sox infield prospect Micah Johnson underwent successful surgery to reposition a nerve in his right elbow, the Sox announced Tuesday.

There was no permanent nerve damage, and the ligament was also normal, according to the team. The Sox expect Johnson to be able to report to spring training in February.

The injury cut short Johnson’s stint in the Arizona Fall League, where he hit .320 with three doubles, a triple, six RBIs and six runs in six games.

During the regular season, Johnson hit .312 with 106 runs, 58 RBIs and 84 stolen bases for three minor league clubs. He was named the Southern League finals MVP after leading Double-A Birmingham to the league title.